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Dana

Iowa · 38 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $22,500.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−55%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+18%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18365472901990201020202024Dana
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,965
+114%since 2000
from $11,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
8.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(7)
Diversity Score
20
+40%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dana, Iowa?

Dana, Iowa has about 38 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dana, Iowa expensive?

In Dana, Iowa, the median home is worth about $22,500.

How educated are people in Dana, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dana, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dana, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Dana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dana, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dana, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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